German Nudelsalat Noodle Salad
Bring a taste of Germany to your table with this vibrant and satisfying German Nudelsalat Noodle Salad! This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender pasta with savory diced ham, tangy pickles, crisp red bell peppers, and sweet peas, all brought together in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, and Dijon mustard. The perfect balance of creamy and zesty, this noodle salad pairs beautifully with barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy make-ahead recipe that tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this chilled German pasta salad is destined to become a staple in your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Pasta (small shapes, such as elbow macaroni or penne)
- 150 g Ham (diced)
- 100 g Pickles (diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 100 g Frozen peas
- 150 g Mayonnaise
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Pickle juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Dice the ham, pickles, and red bell pepper. Measure out the frozen peas and allow them to thaw slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced ham, pickles, red bell pepper, and peas.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.7 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 6465 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
